This week we have Dr. Robynne Chutkan back on the show for round 2. She is a gastroenterologist and wellness expert dedicated to helping people live not just longer, but better lives. Robynne is about to release her third book, The Bloat Cure (April 19th 2016).

In this episode, we discuss:

• Bloating is related to the health of your micobiome
• Red flags when it comes to bloating
• Probiotics, it's essential to feed them properly
• 5 days on a broad spectrum antibiotic can wipe out a third of your gut bacteria
• Very few people benefit from digestive enzymes
• There are 3 main differences between the male and female colon
• Antibiotics destroy the gut microbiome which leads to fungus and gas producing microbes
• Your gut bacteria change in response to stress
• How Robynne gets into her rest and relaxation state (parasympathetic)
• A radical shift in Marni's diet, at least for now
• Sugar sends your bad bacteria into a feeding frenzy
• Artificial sweeteners put you at risk for diabetes and obesity
• Cruciferous vegetables cause "good gas"
• Your stomach has a bedtime and it changes with the seasons
• NSAIDs are a major cause of leaky gut
• Strategies to reducing bloating during menopause
• How to figure out what is causing your bloating

Related links:

Dr. Robynne Chutkan - The Bloat Cure (book)

Dr. Robynne Chutkan's website

Follow Dr. Robynne Chutkan on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Dr. Robynne Chutkan - GutBliss (book)

Dr. Robynne Chutkan - The Microbiome Solution (book)

Listen to Dr. Robynne Chutkan previously on TUHP (episode #073)

Patty Ivey - Down Dog Yoga

Erica Kerwien - The Healthy Coconut Flour Cookbook (book)

Rich Roll - Finding Ultra (book)

Rich Roll & Julie Piatt - The Plantpower Way (book)

Listen to Rich Roll previously on TUHP (episode #033)

Rich Roll Podcast #92 - Dr. Robynne Chutkan

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